Alaska Airlines Baggage Policy

Alaska Airlines allows a carry-on bag up to 22 x 14 x 9" (56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. There is no published weight limit, but you must be able to lift your bag into the overhead bin unassisted.

Alaska Airlines does not publish strict personal item dimensions. Your bag must fit fully under the seat in front of you, which is typically about 18 x 14 x 8 inches. Must fit under the seat in front of you. No strict published dimensions.

The first checked bag on Alaska Airlines costs $35 on most domestic economy fares, and the second bag costs $45. First checked bag is $35, second $45, third and beyond $150 each. Saver fare passengers pay the same bag rates as Main Cabin. Mileage Plan elites and eligible Alaska credit cardholders receive free checked bags.

Bags weighing 51 to 70 lb incur an overweight fee of $100. Bags 71 to 100 lb are charged $150. Oversize bags between 63 and 80 linear inches are $150. Fees are charged in addition to the standard checked bag fee.

Yes. Alaska Airlines Saver passengers can bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item. A checked bag on Saver costs around $35.

Four common ways: (1) pack in a carry-on and personal item only (confirm your bag fits the Alaska Airlines carry-on size of 22 x 14 x 9"); (2) hold a Alaska Airlines co-branded credit card, which typically waives the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions on the same reservation; (3) reach elite status in the airline's frequent flyer program, where mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction; (4) book a higher fare class (Premium Economy, Business, First) where checked bags are included.

Alaska Airlines currently has a low gate-check risk based on our review of boarding policies and traveler reports. Overhead bin space is usually sufficient on full flights.